'JPC On Waqf Bill Violated Parliamentary Procedures' : TMC MP Mahua Moitra's Plea In Supreme Court

Mahua Moitra, Member of Parliament from Krishnanagar in Lok Sabha, has challenged the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, on the grounds, inter alia, that the Parliamentary rules and practices were violated during the law-making process, contributing to the unconstitutionality of the 2025 Act.This is the first petition out of the many filed so far where it has been contended that the Chairperson of...

S.197 CrPC | Prior Sanction Mandatory To Prosecute Police Officers For Acts In Excess Of Duty If Reasonably Connected To Official Functions: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently reiterated that that prior sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC and Section 170 of the Karnataka Police Act is required to prosecute police officers even for acts exceeding their authority, as long as a reasonable nexus with their official duties existed.Section 170 of the Karnataka Police Act bars the institution of suits or prosecutions against certain...

Hate Speeches Will Go Down If We Educate Masses About Importance Of Fraternity : Justice Abhay S Oka

"Mostly these hate speeches are against religious minorities or minority classes like Scheduled Castes”, Justice Oka highlighted.

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest – March 2025

Supreme Court:Supreme Court Mandates Preliminary Inquiry Before FIR On Certain Offences Related To Speech & ExpressionsCase Title – Imran Pratapgadhi v. State of GujaratCitation: 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 362With the aim of curbing frivolous FIRs against speeches, writings and artistic expressions, the Supreme Court on Friday mandated that a preliminary inquiry must be conducted before lodging...

Manipur MLA From NDA Ally Challenges Waqf Amendment Act In Supreme Court; Says It Violates Fundamental Rights Of Scheduled Tribes

Sheikh Noorul Hassan, Manipur MLA from Kshetrigao constituency and the leader of National People's Party India (NPP) party in Manipur Legislative Assembly approached the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025. Notably, NPP is an ally of the BJP as a member of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).The petitioner in the plea has raised a concern over the amendment...

All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Bangalore Jama Masjid Imam Approach Supreme Court Against Waqf Amendment Act 2025

Mohamed Maqsoon Imran, chief imam of Jamia Masjid, Bengaluru City, has filed a writ petition challenging the Waqf(Amendment) Act, 2025 on the grounds that it violates Articles 14, 25 and 26 of the Constitution by completely altering the character and essence of the waqf, which is a form of permanent dedication of movable or immovable property for any purpose recognised by Muslim law as...

XII Rule 6 CPC | Judgment On Admission Can Be Passed Even Dehors Pleadings : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently clarified the legal position under Order XII Rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), holding that a 'judgment on admission' may be delivered at any stage of the suit, relying on oral or written admissions even those made outside the pleadings and without the need for a separate application to invoke the provision. Order XII Rule 6(1) CPC empowers the court...

Supreme Court To Consider Plea To Review NAAC Gradings Of Colleges/Universities In Last 5 Years

The Supreme Court yesterday (April 9) issued notice in a PIL seeking measures to ensure fair and transparent grading by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council ("NAAC") of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).The bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a plea filed by an NGO, Bistro Destino Foundation.As per the plea, concerns have been raised over...

Supreme Court Monthly Digest March 2025

(Citations 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 274 to 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 372)AdministrationCompliance with Court Orders - Delay and Obstination - Harassment of Daily Wage Workers - The Supreme Court dismissed a Special Leave Petition filed by the Union Territory, observing that the case presented a "glaring and textbook example of obstination" by state officials who took 16 years to comply with a High Court...

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LiveLaw's Judiciary Coaching initiative LiveLaw Academy has started registration of its May batch. They're offering 2 courses for judiciary aspirants, the comprehensive JSEP 2.0 and a lighter version of the course named JSEP Lite. If you sign up by April 15th, you also get a 30% early bird discount.JSEP 2.0 is designed for aspirants who want full-spectrum preparation — covering 45...

No Bail For Offence Under S.447 Companies Act 2013 Without Fulfilling Twin Conditions : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that bail, including anticipatory bail, cannot be granted for an offence under Section 447 (punishment for fraud) of the Companies Act 2013 unless twin conditions are satisfied.Section 212(6) (investigation into affairs of Company by Serious Fraud Investigation Office) of the Companies Act states that the offences covered under Section 447 are cognisable in nature and...

SCBA President Kapil Sibal Felicitated For Raising Rs 43 Crores For Lawyers' Welfare Fund Through CSR

The Supreme Court Bar Association has been able to raise more than Rs 43 crores towards the welfare fund of advocates due to the efforts of the SCBA President, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal.The funds to the tune of Rs. 43,43,50,001/- crores were raised through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and were part of Sibal's campaign mandate during the Presidential elections of...